lynnemoses

It wasn’t a surprise to me when I was described as an ambivert. You might be thinking, “Is this another condition this lady suffers from? I didn’t sign up to read about her various medical conditions.” An ambivert is someone who has both extrovert and introvert traits, depending on the circumstances. I’m a talker and a listener. I like to be amongst people, but I also need my alone time. ALONE. I’m outgoing but I’m also reserved depending on who is on the other side of the interaction. I’m...

The last time I was admitted to hospital was 17 and a half years ago. I returned with a little bundle called Kelsie. Hospital. That word can make the strongest man or woman quiver like a rabbit in a thunderstorm! I fall squarely in that category. If I can avoid taking medication, I will. If I can avoid having scans, X-rays, blood tests, I will. If I can find an alternate herbal remedy, I will. Then came the Hashimoto’s diagnosis which meant I had to put on my big girl pants and subject myself...

We have always celebrated Valentine’s Day. Not in big, fancy ways. Some days it wasn’t even celebrated on the day. It was early. Or later. Depending on the gig. There was always a small gift and a few hours together. When Caitlin and Kelsie came along and everyone at school started celebrating, we would make sure that they both had a little gift to open so that they wouldn’t feel left out if their friends at school had been asked to be a ‘valentine’ or had gifts being given to them. To this...